Category Archives: WJTV
Tempers rise between Hinds County Board of Supervisors during meeting
JJACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Hinds County Board of Supervisors David Archie and Credell Calhoun went at it again during their meeting on Monday. In a video, President Calhoun can be seen getting up from h...
Dec 20, 2021
Two homes catch fire on Hollywood Avenue in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Two Jackson homes caught on fire on Hollywood Avenue on Monday, December 20. The Jackson Fire Department (JFD) Public Information Officer said the first fire happened at 3622 H...
Dec 20, 2021
Two Jackson police officers arrested in Flowood
FLOWOOD, Miss. (WJTV) - Two Jackson police officers were arrested at Nature Trail Park in Flowood on Friday, December 17. Flowood police officers responded to the scene after receiving a call that two...
Dec 20, 2021
JMAA prepares for busiest holiday travel ahead
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) are preparing for the busiest holiday travel weeks ahead at the Jackson-Medg...
Dec 20, 2021
JPS work to get students, staff vaccinated
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson Public Schools teamed up with Northtown Pharmacy to host a COVID-19 vaccine drive on Monday. The vaccine drive included two clinics-- one at McLeod Elementary and one a...
Dec 20, 2021
Watchdog group: Mississippi Prison Industries not effective
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - A Mississippi legislative watchdog group is questioning the effectiveness of a nonprofit company that provides job training for people in prison. The Joint Legislative Committee ...
Dec 20, 2021
Law enforcement officers to receive $1,000 for working through pandemic
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Governor Tate Reeves authorized a one-time hazard payment of $1,000 to each law enforcement officer who worked during the COVID-19 pandemic. $578K awarded to Mississippi Attorn...
Dec 20, 2021
Local organizations to host drive-thru food giveaway in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Greater Jackson Arts Council and other local organizations will be partnering to host a drive-through holiday food giveaway on Tuesday, December 21 for families in need. Th...
Dec 20, 2021
Group home for homeless people to be built in Natchez
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) - A group home project for homeless people in Natchez in underway. The Natchez Democrat reported that the Seeds of Change foundation broke ground on the new project on Friday, De...
Dec 20, 2021
Hats and gloves giveaway to be held in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Central Mississippi Health Services is hosting a hats and gloves giveaway for adults and children in Jackson on Wednesday, December 22. The event will be held at Winter Str...
Dec 20, 2021